Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Horsebridge events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Horsebridge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Horsebridge?
Paella catering in Horsebridge, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Horsebridge, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
FAQs for Horsebridge
Is Horsebridge too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Horsebridge close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Who books paella catering in Horsebridge?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.2 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
Paella catering around Horsebridge
Horsebridge is about 5 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Horsebridge will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Horsebridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (2.5 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
We cater events across SO20. Other places close to Horsebridge for paella catering include Houghton (1 mile north-west), Stonymarsh (2 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south-west), Michelmersh (3 miles south) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (10 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.6 miles south).
- Nearby, you’ll find John o' Gaunt pub (less than half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Evenings in Horsebridge stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff